EL PASO, Texas– One person was rushed to the hospital Sunday morning after a serious collision. Police officials said the crash involved a car and semi-trailer. According to police officials, the crash happened on I-10 and Porfirio Diaz just before 6:00 a.m.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- Las Cruces dispensary, Sol Cannabis, is the first cannabis lounge in the state of New Mexico. Brett Burke, co-owner of Sol Cannabis, told ABC-7 that after waiting months, he finally received the first official license Friday night, to allow consumption of cannabis in their lounge. Burke said he could not wait
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EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso VA is throwing their annual baby shower for expectant veteran and active duty mom’s. The VA is asking the public for help in collecting all types of items that mothers can use when their happy bundle arrives. Peer Service Coordinator Shelia Anthony said, “I know they are asking
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico– During Thursday’s news conference, officials said that with the weather and added personnel, they were having better luck at trying to put out the McBride fire. Officials said that with the wind speeds dropping, they have been able to fly more aircraft on the mountain and drop buckets of water. Current evacuations
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EL PASO, Texas – When we think of first responders, many of us think of police, firefighters, and paramedics. But what about those who work behind the scenes to ensure we are safe and remain calm in an emergency? Those are the 911 dispatchers – the first responders we don’t see but rely on. This
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LAS Cruces, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police said two people were killed in a head on crash on I-10 west near the Las Cruces Airport on Friday morning. It happened just before 4:30 a.m. at mile post 120 near the U.S. Border Patrol check point. NMDOT said all lanes are closed from milepost
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico –Ruidoso Police detectives and the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau announced Wednesday two people have died in the McBride Wildfire burning in Ruidoso. Authorities discovered the remains of two individuals at #569 Gavilan Canyon Road on Wednesday. These are the first confirmed deaths in the ongoing McBride Fire. Tuesday firefighters responded
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EL PASO, Texas – Steven George Sperling, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of production of a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and today was sentenced to 17 years in prison, according to U.S. Attorney’s office. On July 15, 2019, court documents state Sperling was an active-duty soldier at Fort
Continue Reading UPDATE 6:45 P.M.: Police say the package was deemed non-hazardous, and all roads to the airport are back open. UPDATE – El Paso Police say officers responded to the El Paso International Airport “in an abundance of caution” after a suspicious package was reported. Police were providing additional screening of baggage. Flights were not impacted
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EL PASO, Texas– New evidence was admitted during day three of the Fernando Alarcon murder trial, the man accused of beheading his mother, Graciela Acosta, in 2017. Contents of a journal left the family emotional. The spiderman-covered journal was admitted as evidence in Friday’s trial after arguments between lawyers about using this evidence, which took
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Update (4/11) – El Paso police say two drivers ran from the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle crash. Their identities remain unknown. Investigators say the first crash happened at 5:49 a.m. on I-10 east at Hawkins when the driver of a Corvette lost control and crashed into the center median. The Corvette came to a
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EL PASO, Texas – One local group is asking for the community’s support for the completion of an all abilities playground. Moms on Board or MOB is a local group in El Paso that works to bring family-friendly amenities to the region. One of the co-founders of MOB, Adrianne Moody, said they have been working
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EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso YMCA has opened their first Hygiene Closet. Even before it opened, people were waiting in line to pick up their five free items. The Hygiene Closet is open the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The President of the YMCA, Bill Coon, explains why they believe the
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EL PASO, Texas – Police officials say one man was transported to the University Medical Center with serious injuries after being stabbed. It happened around 10:24 A.M. on the 10500 block of Dyer St. According to police, one person has been detained at this time and the investigation is ongoing. Check back with ABC-7 for
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UPDATE – Police officials say two pedestrians were killed in Sunday morning’s deadly car crash. Investigation revealed an unidentified man and woman, 20-30 years of age, were struck by a 2016 Dodge Dart while crossing I-10 from south to north. Officials have identified the driver as 23-year-old Hasaan Credle of Ft Bliss, TX. This traffic
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EL PASO, Texas– Self-defense school, Total Defense El Paso, hosted an event to educate and inform women on the different strategies to use to protect yourself against sexual assault, during sexual assault awareness month. The sexual assault prevention seminar focused on real life scenarios to help women protect themselves. Richie Hatch, the lead instructor at
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EL PASO, Texas- Local students have been selected to receive the Medical Student Empowerment fund. This is a scholarship for medical students attending the Texas Tech University Health Science Center and studying medicine. ABC-7 spoke with Ian Reyes and Valerie Sanchez about what it felt like to receive the innaugural scholarships. Sanchez said, “Im greatful
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As of April 4th, 2022, those who are not affiliated with Fort Bliss will be able to obtain a 12 month recreational pass. The pass grants the general public access to various family friendly activities on Ft. Bliss. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the military restricted access to the military post. The pass allows limited
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El Paso, Texas- Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to get excited about the 44th annual Northeaster Parade. This is the first time the event will be held in person since the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be a fun-filled event that will be great for the family. Executive Director Mando Martinez says
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EL PASO, Texas– Fernando Alonzo Alarcon, accused of murdering his mother Graciela Acosta five years ago, sat before a jury Wednesday. In 2017 Acosta’s body was found in the apartment she shared with her son in West El Paso.ABC-7 obtained court documents that state the mother’s friend was worried she had not heard from her
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EL PASO, Texas – Officials at the Ysleta Independent School District announced a new partnership that would make it easier for students and staff to get connected to mental health support. The school district announced its partnership with Care Solace, which is a company that helps get school systems connected with mental health services. Students,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Since marijuana became legal in New Mexico on April 1, the demand has skyrocketed. While dispensaries so far still have enough materials for everyone, there is concern that they might soon run out, which in turn could be detrimental for medical users. As of February, almost 132,000 New Mexicans had
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is now home to eight baby pronghorns. Zoo officials welcomed the babies, or fawns, Tuesday. The fawns pranced around their exhibit, playing with each other and with zookeepers. The troop of pronghorns is only one to three weeks old. There are three boys and
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EL PASO, Texas — Monday’s brush fire in the Upper Valley is another reminder to remain vigilant during this season. The brush fire did not result in any injuries or any home being damaged, but fire officials say these types of fires can quickly turn dangerous. According to fire officials, dry and windy conditions create
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners Court will be discussing building a massive, new art sculpture at Ascarate Park. This item was placed on Monday’s agenda by County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. The agenda item states the county would work with the Mexican artist, Pedro Francisco Rodriguez, to create a monument. The agenda item
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EL PASO, Texas– Lieutenant Emmanuel Soria, with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said that opioid overdoses have been a problem and are now becoming even more apparent. Ninety-seven people died by opioid overdose in El Paso County in 2021, almost twice the amount of opioid overdoses there were in 2018, according to data the
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El Paso, TEXAS – This past week a ceremony was held to dedicate the Judge Alicia R. Chacon Commissioners Courtroom. Chacon was a community activist and politician. She was also county judge during her career. El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said this was an important distinction. “She was an amazing woman, you know. She
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El Paso, TEXAS — One man is dead after their car veered off the roadway and collided into an electric pole. It happened around 3:25 Saturday morning, according to the El Paso Sherriff’s Office. Officials have identified the driver as 38-year-old Julio Cesar Garcia. This single vehicle collision happened on the 600 block of Mission
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico– Over a day since the start of recreational cannabis sales, dispensaries have been hard at work. The general manager at Ultra Health, April Palmer, said yesterday alone they saw 1000 customers and the flow has not stopped since. Not only is the dispensary making money but the businesses around it, Canna
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El Paso, TEXAS — The El Paso Fire Department has a new fire marshal. Last month, Jared Knotts graduated as a peace officer as part of the El Paso Police 128th Academy. He graduated as valedictorian of his class. Knotts is now the newest Fire Marshal for EPFD. He is excited to now be serving
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